Bill will clarify oversight of compounders

2:10 PM,
May 28, 2013

Lamar Alexander

Written by

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander

Last year's fungal meningitis outbreak was a nightmare for Tennesseans. Our state alone suffered 152 cases, including 15 deaths.

The tragedy would have been much worse if not for the heroism of state officials with the Department of Health who discovered the problem and helped to identify the cause. Their work prevented more people from getting sick and saved countless lives.

Last week, the Senate's health committee completed work on legislation I sponsored to try to make sure this never happens again. The next step is consideration by the full Senate. ...